Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-25

saloon keeper. was charged by Peter Van Dorm, re-
Gently employed by him. with assault and battery,
and the latter was charged by the former with
diSordery conduct. The charge of assault against
MT. Solar was dismissed, and the court took Van
Dcrn'S personal bonds
cash sends 81 to STAR office for night lodging
house.
j. ShiIlngton sends Scribners Magazine for Feb
Tlary-
Dr. j. y Powell of Illinois. delivered a lecture at
Masonic temple last night on abraham Lincoln. y
The lecturer was introduced by Gen. Green B..
Raum.
Dr. Thomas F. McArdle has been compelled, on
account of III health, 10 resign the position OF pro-
lessor OF surgery in the medical department Of the
National university, and DIR. Philip +. Harvey, l..
5. army, has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
Another BIodget Suit.
A CLAIM MADE UNDER AN OLD LEASE MADE BY SAM
TEL BLODGET-
Mr.. ThOs. @. Hildebrant to-day entered suit for
Robert Morrison trustee OF the heirs of Samuel
Blodgett Tor deceased against Charles III. Cragin.
Mary F. Cragin and John A. Miburn to recover
real OF which the plaintiff claims he was
lawfully possessed on the 10th day of August 1885,
when the defendants lawfully elected him. The
real estate in question Is lot fronting % feet on
street
There is pending a suit in regard to the same
property in which Mr.. Morrison is the plaintiff and
The CraglnS the defendants 10 recover the sum OF
nfty-four dollars per annum from the Goth OF jan
uary, 1885, with interest claimed under the terms
OF a lease.
Mr.. Morrison in his bill sets out that on the 27th
OF February, 1904. Samuel BlOdget, jr., was the
owner OF ground In question, and leased it TO
Thos. Carpenter for period OF ninety mine years
from the 18th of August. 1903, at the annual rem
tai of s54 dollars per annuIn. Samuel Blodget
o1e0 lnteState In 1914, leaving issue who, IL is
claimed, have assigned and transferred to the
piaintin In trust their right. title and interest In
said leasehold property. The leasehold is traced
through various persons to the defendants, and it
is claimed the defendants have not paid the rent
reserved in the lease since they came into possess
son, although demand has been made.
AmusementS.
ALBAUGH's OPERA HOUSE, farce-comedy
called .The Woman Hater," which Mr.. D. ID. Lloyd
has written for Mr. John 4. Raymond, while not
carefully artiStically constructed affords the
comedian pretty constant play for that unctuOus
hunOr which has given him a first place in the
affections OF American theater patrons. In the
merrimcnt which the comedians personal quail
ties provoke from his first scene on, the audience
IOrgetS that there Is real apparent necessity
for the absurd dif1cuities In which he becomes in
yoived. =
HARRIS BIJoU THEATER-Aug,st1n Daly,s stall.
wrt old drama, '.Under the Gaslight," was given
satisfactory presentation before an enthusiastic
the attraction all the week. q * -
kEkNAN's THEATER--Herr Marinelli's troupe
with many attractions added since its former
sEsis mere carrier IN the season. entertained the
audience at kernan'S last night with diversified
bill OF fare OF lis class the entertainment can
The DINE MUSEUM offers its patrons this week
drama called '.Fne Hoop or Cold" which last
night exi1ted deep Interest among the audience.
THE SECOND BATTLE OF BULL Run remains at
that interesting and exciting stage which has all
along made IL 50 attractive " the public.
1HE AZTEC FAR, with the Mexican Typical Or
eheSIra and the numerous other historical and
Industrial objects OF interest opens at the Light
Infantry armOry TO-DAY.
The NATIONAL OPERA-The sale OF season tick
cts ION the seven performances " this admirable
organization At Abaugh's next week began at
Brentano's to-day. ON Thursday tickets for single
performances will go on sale.
HAvk1LYs MIsrKBLs, which will open at the
National Jheater Thursday night contain some of
seats are nov On sale at the box office.
The Liquor License Law.
AN OPINION OF ATTORNEY RIDDLE
some time since c. j. Moynham applied for a
license 10 sell liquor at 515 9TH street southwest
but failed 70 accompany his application with evil
oence that majority Of the owners OF property ON
that square and the square opposite his place OF
business had given Their permission. in accordance
With the requirements or the Law. Upon being mo-
tined Of this, he made claim that he had in TACT
tehtiOn TO recent transfers OF property on one OF
The squares ia question. not shown upon the books
Of The assessor The matter was referred to Mr.
application az follows:
ATTORNEYS OFFICE JAN IA. 1887.
think the real estate owners OF the licens., law
must be taken 10 be the ordinary purchasers for
The usual purposes IL would seem that the,t, are.
Opposed To The license have no idea that the
Ia" intentS 10 set them aside by the means re-
sorted 10, nor do thnk that ners made such to
6eo1 ne td,c, and to be counted 10 secure license
a IL,
tempted 10 secure one by such means"
Give US n Bridge without Draw or
Irestle.
To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR.
The article in your issue OF SATURDAY last en-
Tilted, Give Us the bridge without more delay I,
voices the sentiment OF the public at large. and
meets with the fullest endorsement o. long in
consenieneed and oppressed public. But there is
oLe point which MI. Phillips has failed to touch
upon That Is, Why does Col Hams recommend a
IurtheT appropriation o. pubic money for the
construction OF an iron trestie from the Virginia
aDutlnent TO such point on the Virginia side as
may Dc required by the level OF the bridge when
aSeorulng 70 his own statement, the same can be
nheu IA with dlrt al much less expense? IL will
Oe obvious 10 ali that the iiling In OF this place
presents az least two material advantages Isl
! ~ mih shorten the length OF the bridge some
eishtS UT ninety Sartis, thereby shortening the
distance which one viii be required To walI his
aorse, as required by law. "a, When said road
WAY l. 50 constructed IL Will he permanent af-
ialr requiring little Or expense To keep lie in re-
phr, While irts,tIe would be under the same cost
As any other pa1 OF the bridge and would increas.
the cost VI u.iintaining said bridge twenty per
cent NJ W. II
w. W. ~
DRUNKEN SoS ASSAULTS HIS F.rHrR-Iobn
6anley, young man about eighteen wears Old. was
Called up from the dock In The Police Cour; this
father he pleaded 50 not guilty" HIS Iathee tes
tliled That last night his came home under the
uihueace oi lquof and wanted ten cents TO 90 70
The Dime museum. Witness refused 10 give MIN
the money, and he threatened 10 break eyerythin1
III lie Threw tHc 'front.' door kew In rms,
IRE, and was attempting 10 break the clock when
witness grabbed him The defendant caught wiz
ht'ss by the collar and tusse ensued IN which
the mother took part and the undutiful son pulled
her hair. The court sentenced him to Ii days In
Jail without line.
AT A MEETING OF the board OF trustees OF the
Washington Beneficial Endowment association.
heid yesterday afternoon. the following officers
were elected: Noble ID. Larner, president; Robert
-.l, vice president; Law renee Gardner, secretary:
HIlnain d stephenson, treasurer; Isaac l.. john
sou, attorney DR.. r. h. Donaldson, who has been
lLssisnt vi the association since its organization
whit remaining mheT OF the board OF trustees
urcAnsd reelection as PRESIDENT for the reason
lnat tiie business OF the association Is increasing
al Such rate ti;aT IL requires more time than he
Could take from his private business
fEtsIaS AND TURKISH Goops AT AUcrIoS-The
inhodhctIsht OF AeSsrs. Walter b. Williams {
", IL ahothef column. of the sale or large royal
CARPETS siiA, Deghfstan rugs, portieres fine EN-.
DiOu.Ileo anu lamhrequinS. the importatiop OF
GSinAlici n D2yidy an. is worthy q; aIIenfton Ths
sOsS are new On exhibition and viii be sold ai
publc sale tomorrow morning at IN o,cock and !.
O'Clock IN the afternoon
iHE tLIsAS COLLECTION OF On P.r>r,xcs =
me safe OF THIS extensive collection of OH st,,s
thSs VIII commence Tomorrow mornino ar nnxs-
ing 5, nth street aud Pennsylvania ay,nue ar =,
oStock- Judging from the interest manIIesfed Nv
flsi.ofs. II viii be largely attended See the Al
VET eeinent for details.
,SssDsD HOUSE az kernan's last night Hilds
iEomas received with enthusiasm.--Iosf